Mica Carmine Red

Mica Carmine Red

Item No. PGMI-CARE-01
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Description
Description
Natural shimmer pigment derived from the mineral Muscovite mica coated with carmine & titanium dioxide. Cosmetic-grade fineness (mean particle size 18-25 um). Permitted exempt color for cosmetic use.
Benefits
  • Provides red pinkish color shades with shimmering and glittering luminescence
  • FDA permitted exempt color for cosmetic use
Use
Suspends best in thick bases. Can be blended with other pigments. For external use only.
Applications
All kinds of decorative cosmetics & personal care products to add pearlizing & luster effects.
CAS
12001-26-2, 13463-67-7, 1390-65-4
INCI
Mica (CI 77019), titanium dioxide (CI 77891), carmine (CI 75470)
composition
Mica (CI 77019), titanium dioxide (CI 77891), carmine (CI 75470)
Purity Grade
No purity grade applicable
Appearance
Pinkish red shimmer powder
Solubility
Insoluble, but miscible in liquids (sinks to bottom in thin liquids)
Preservation
Preservative-free
Storage
Store light-protected at a cool and dry place
Country of Origin
Germany
Raw Material Source
Natural mica (muscovite and/or phlogopite)
Manufacture
Natural micas are mined from granitic pegmatites and then coated with various pigments (e.g. iron oxides, titanium dioxide) to give them their specific color. The carmine dye is extracted from cochineal insects.
Animal Testing
Not animal tested
GMO
GMO-free (does not contain plant-derived components)
Vegan
Carmine dye is derived from cochineal insects
HS Code
2525200000
Proposition 65
Proposition 65: Under California's Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act, better known as OEHHA Prop 65, we are required to place a warning to this product since the OEHHA believes that titanium dioxide is carcinogenic if it occurs airborne as unbound particles of respirable size.

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including titanium dioxide, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Regulatory Information
Mica Carmine Red is a FDA-approved color additive but is exempt from batch certification. Micas are safe for use in coloring cosmetics generally, including cosmetics applied to the area of the eye, in amounts consistent with good manufacturing practice. Carmine, which is contained in this mica, is also an FDA-approved color additive and exempt from batch certification. It is safe for use in coloring cosmetics generally, including cosmetics applied to the area of the eye, in amounts consistent with good manufacturing practice.